Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft

The rich collection of art, craft, and applied art reflects the important place that Ditchling holds in the tradition of 20th century art and craft.

Famous artists and craftsmen represented in the museum include Sir Frank Brangwyn, Ethel Mairet(weaver) and Edward Johnston (calligrapher). Unique collection of work from the arts and crafts community established by Eric Gill and Hilary Pepler on Ditchling Common. Including work by members of the guild, David Jones, Joseph Cribb and Dunstan Pruden.

The Museum is also a finalist for the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2014.

Venue Type:

Museum, Gallery

Opening hours

Tuesday–Saturday 11am–5pmSunday 12pm–5pmBank Holidays 11–5pm

Closed: Mondays

Admission charges

Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft is an independent charity that does not receive government or local authority funding. We therefore depend heavily upon donations. Please help us by including a Gift Aid donation.

Rail: Hassocks train station is 1 mile from Ditchling on the Brighton to London route. There are regular trains from London (Victoria, St Pancras or London Bridge stations: approximately 50 minutes journey) and Brighton (approximately 10 minutes journey).

Car: Ditchling is 10 minutes from the A23, which runs between London and Brighton. Turn onto the A273 and follow signs to Ditchling. The Museum is located in the centre of the village, just off the B2116 on Lodge Hill Lane. For satellite navigation systems our postcode is BN6 8SP. Please note there is no on-site parking at the Museum, so please park considerately in the village.

Additional info

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Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft houses a comprehensive collection celebrating the work of the many artists and craftspeople who have chosen to live Ditchling.

Getting there

Rail: Hassocks train station is 1 mile from Ditchling on the Brighton to London route. There are regular trains from London (Victoria, St Pancras or London Bridge stations: approximately 50 minutes journey) and Brighton (approximately 10 minutes journey).

Car: Ditchling is 10 minutes from the A23, which runs between London and Brighton. Turn onto the A273 and follow signs to Ditchling. The Museum is located in the centre of the village, just off the B2116 on Lodge Hill Lane. For satellite navigation systems our postcode is BN6 8SP. Please note there is no on-site parking at the Museum, so please park considerately in the village.

Website

E-mail

Telephone

01273 844744

Fax

01273 844744

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